I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and were
able to spend a lot of time with your families.
This Week:
Math: We started learning to join groups within five, which lays the foundation for addition. We introduced number bonds. We use these to show a picture of the parts and the total.
Language Workshop: We started our winter theme. We read several winter fiction books.
Writing Workshop: We worked on writing complete sentences. We learned that a sentence is a complete thought that includes correct capitalization, spacing, and an ending mark. Please encourage your child to work on writing at home.
Reading Workshop: We spent time reviewing expectations during literacy centers and introduced new activities. Next week, we will begin guided reading groups, and I will be focusing on the appropriate leveled book and word study skills within each reading group.
Word Study: Our sight word was “you”. We practiced writing our sight words on whiteboards.
Important Dates:
- Jan. 8-11: NWEA Testing (We will test from 1:45 - 2:30 each day.)
- Jan. 12: Little Cheer Performance at the high school basketball game
- Jan. 15: No School
- Jan. 18: Cox Care Mobile (call the nurse to schedule an appointment)
** 2nd Quarter Progress Reports are coming home today. Please look over it and work with your child on the skills they have not mastered yet. This is your copy to keep. Let me know if you have any questions. **
NWEA Testing Information:
NWEA is a computer-based assessment program. It is designed to assess each student’s individual ability and to track the student’s progress over multiple years. To the students, the test is similar to a computer game. The students wear headphones and the questions are read to them. NWEA is called an adaptive test. This means that the test questions are determined by the student's answer to the previous item. An incorrect answer prompts an easier follow-up question. Correct answers prompt the test questions to increase in difficulty. The resulting score shows the student's unique academic level. Please talk to your child about the importance of taking his/her time when testing next week. We will be testing on Chromebooks in our classroom.
3rd Quarter Reading Challenge!
Our 3rd quarter Reading Challenge has begun! Your child brought home the new log on Wednesday. Please find a time to read with your child daily and make it fun! The goal is to complete twenty activities. Reading logs are due March 8th.
Sight Words—Keep practicing!
I is like see my a the be it he she to can with go we me you
IXL
A parent letter came home before break explaining this online program. IXL allows your child to have extra practice at home on our current math and reading skills. I want to encourage you to login with your child and check it out. There are several highlighted skills for your child to complete. Please let me know if you have any questions.
BOOK BAGS!
Your child is bringing his/her book bag home for the first time today. There are papers in the book bag. Please read these carefully. They include important information regarding your child’s book bag and ways to help your child become a better reader. The bag, books, and signed log need returned every Friday!! Please only log the books once and only log the books from the bag. Thanks!
Next Week:
- We will continue our theme on winter. We will focus on nonfiction books.
- We will continue working on joining groups.
- Our sight word will be “and”.
Have a great weekend!!
Mrs. Vestal
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